St Leger Festival Doncaster Tips: Racing best bets, expert picks, Lucky 15 multiple & Placepot tips [Video]

Our all-in-one preview pulls together the best Doncaster bets from our expert team, a suggested Placepot permutation and a recommended multiple.

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Our experts’ best bets

ZAYER – 3.00 Doncaster (Matt Brocklebank)

POINT LONSDALE was a beaten favourite in the Lonsdale Cup at York last time and I wouldn’t put the defeat down to his first go at two miles, but rather the way the race unfolded with a moderate pace at a speed track like York hardly playing to his strengths. Of course, there is the possibility of a moderate pace again in this small field, but on ground that isn’t as rattling quick over an extra couple of furlongs – and at a price three times bigger than he was sent off at York – I want to be with him in this company.

The Convivial Maidan at York looked a particularly strong renewal this year and WHIRLcomes here after a big run to finish fifth there. The …